Why does front drive shaft stay engaged in 2 wheel drive?

I changed transfer case shift motor and rebuilt transfer case. All switches work...4wd high and 4wd low seem to engage and disengage. I'm really stumped. Im thinking maybe the electro magnet in the t-case may be shot.

Have you checked to see if the front driveline is under power from
the transfercase? If it is then remove the shift motor and see if it is
actually out of 4WD HI. If it isn't then you have a problem either with
the ring and pinion or spider gears in the front pumpkin or you have
stuck hubs.

I have a 1990 full-size Eddie Bauer Bronco. This is my first 4x4. I put it in 4low and 4high one night and drove at about 3-5mph up my driveway and back,about 60 yds. had a heck of a time getting it o...

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